Morgan just doesn't look back in history with a sense of nostalgia, it's their entire basis for inspiration. The limited edition Plus 8 Speedster takes that theory a step further by creating a retro driving experience with just enough modern touches to make it liveable.

The original Morgan Aero 8 was launched in 2000 and was the firm's first big design change. Today the Aero 8 is back and a very different beast. Jon Wells, Morgan's head of design, talks XCAR through it.